A focused analysis of freight, demurrage, storage, cycle times, and lease exposure that shows where your rail program is losing money and where real savings are available.
Rail costs rarely show up in one place. Freight invoices, demurrage and storage charges, lease payments, and slow cycle times all add up in different systems. CRU Logistics brings those numbers together so your team can see the full cost picture and act on it.
The Rail Cost Study gives your team a clear, fact-based view of rail spend. CRU reviews your freight rates, accessorial charges, demurrage and storage, fleet costs, lease terms, and billing accuracy to identify cost leaks and prioritize savings.
Compare current rates by lane, railroad, and route against market benchmarks and alternative routing options.
Identify the causes of demurrage, storage, and detention charges and the operational changes that reduce them.
Measure car cycle times from loading to return and pinpoint the delays that drive up fleet and freight costs.
Review lease rates, terms, and utilization to find railcars that cost more than the value they deliver.
Review switching, fuel surcharge, and other accessorial charges for accuracy and negotiation opportunities.
Check freight bills and railroad invoices for errors, duplicate charges, and incorrect rates.
Evaluate idle, stored, and underused railcars and the true cost of carrying excess fleet capacity.
Prioritize savings opportunities by impact and effort, with clear next steps your team can act on.
Rail spend grows quietly through small charges, slow cycles, and outdated agreements. A Rail Cost Study gives your team the facts needed to control costs, negotiate with confidence, and make better long-term transportation decisions.
Uncover charges and inefficiencies that are not visible in day-to-day reporting.
Use clear cost data and benchmarks when reviewing rates and contracts.
Address the root causes of recurring accessorial charges.
Build rail budgets on actual cost drivers instead of estimates.
Turn findings into a practical roadmap for lasting cost control across your rail program.
CRU Logistics can help your team uncover cost leaks, reduce accessorial charges, and build a clear plan for long-term rail savings.